Undergraduate Admissions
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Vanderbilt University Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions

How accessible are faculty?

A 9:1 student–to–faculty ratio places each and every Vanderbilt student in close contact with faculty of prominence in every area of academic study.  This diverse, talented group of full–time professors is united by one goal: to provide our undergraduates with a challenging, comprehensive education that teaches them to think critically and broadly.


  1. What is a credit hour?  How many credit hours does the average Vanderbilt student take during a semester?
  2. What majors are offered at Vanderbilt?
  3. What courses are offered at Vanderbilt?
  4. What should I major in at Vanderbilt?  When do I have to declare a major?
  5. Is it possible to double major?  How can I minor in a field?
  6. Is it easy to change majors or colleges at Vanderbilt?
  7. Where can I get information on pre–med, pre–law, or pre–business?
  8. What percentage of students graduate in four years?
  9. How does academic course advising work at Vanderbilt?
  10. How accessible are faculty?
  11. May I work with faculty on research projects?
  12. Does Vanderbilt offer study abroad?
  13. May students take classes at Vanderbilt during the summer?
  14. Will Vanderbilt award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) scores?
  15. How does Vanderbilt treat Advanced Placement (AP) exams? Are AP scores factored into admission decisions? What kind of advanced credit does Vanderbilt offer for these exams?
  16. Does Vanderbilt recognize and award credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) program?
  17. Does Vanderbilt require SAT II Subject Test scores?
  18. Will my credits from another college or university transfer to Vanderbilt?  Does Vanderbilt accept dual enrollment credit?
  19. What resources and facilities are available for academic assistance?
  20. I have a learning difference.  How can I find resources for assistance?
  21. What do Vanderbilt students do after they graduate?
  22. Is career counseling available to help with finding a job?
  23. What do Vanderbilt students do outside of the classroom?